POLICE:Delhi-HR-UP-RJ(Inspector,SI,HC,Const)

1. Exam Overview

Key Posts

1. Inspector: Senior-level officer (e.g., Delhi Police Inspector).

2. Sub-Inspector (SI): Investigative and supervisory role.

3. Head Constable (HC): Assists SI in investigations.

4. Constable: Entry-level post for field duties.

2. Exam Patterns

Common Stages

1. Written Exam (Objective).

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

3. Physical Measurement Test (PMT).

4. Medical Test.

5. Interview/Document Verification.

Delhi Police

• Written Exam:

  • Subjects: Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, English.

  • Marks: 100 (varies by post).

  • Duration: 90 minutes.

• PET: Running, Long Jump, High Jump.

• PMT: Height, Chest (for males).

Haryana Police (HR)

• Written Exam:

  • Subjects: Reasoning, General Knowledge, Numerical Ability, English.

  • Marks: 100.

  • Duration: 90 minutes.

• PET: Running, Long Jump, High Jump.

• PMT: Height, Chest (for males).

Uttar Pradesh Police (UP)

• Written Exam:

  • Subjects: General Hindi, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability.

  • Marks: 100.

  • Duration: 2 hours.

• PET: Running, Long Jump, High Jump.

• PMT: Height, Chest (for males).

Rajasthan Police (RJ)

• Written Exam:

  • Subjects: Reasoning, General Knowledge, Numerical Ability, Hindi.

  • Marks: 100.

  • Duration: 2 hours.

• PET: Running, Long Jump, High Jump.

• PMT: Height, Chest (for males).

3. Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Inspector: 20–25 years.

• SI: 20–25 years.

• HC: 18–25 years.

• Constable: 18–22 years.

• Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Education

• Inspector/SI: Bachelor’s degree.

• HC/Constable: Class 12 pass.

Physical Standards

• Height:

  • Male: 165–170 cm (varies by state).

  • Female: 155–160 cm.

• Chest (for males): 77–82 cm (expandable).

4. Syllabus Highlights

Common Topics

• Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Venn Diagrams.

• General Knowledge: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity.

• Numerical Ability: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry.

• English/Hindi: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension.

State-Specific Topics

• Delhi Police: Focus on Delhi-specific GK (e.g., Delhi Police Act).

• UP Police: Emphasis on General Hindi.

• Rajasthan Police: Rajasthan-specific GK (e.g., culture, geography).

5. Key Strategies

Written Exam

• Focus on high-weightage topics (Reasoning, GK).

• Solve previous years’ papers (available on state police websites).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Running: Practice 1.6 km run (male: 6–7 minutes, female: 8–9 minutes).

• Long Jump: Aim for 3.5–4 meters (male) / 2.5–3 meters (female).

• High Jump: Aim for 1.2–1.5 meters (male) / 1–1.2 meters (female).

Interview

• Prepare for questions on current affairs, police duties, and state-specific issues.

• Practice group discussions and situational judgment tests.

6. Critical Resources

Books

• Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal.

• General Knowledge: Lucent’s GK.

• Numerical Ability: R.S. Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude).

Online Resources

• Mock Tests: Testbook, Oliveboard.

• Current Affairs: AffairsCloud, GKToday.

7. Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring PET preparation (many aspirants fail here).

• Overlooking state-specific GK (e.g., Rajasthan culture, UP Police Act).

• Neglecting time management in the written exam.

8. Important Dates

Delhi Police 2024

• Notification: January 2024.

• Exam: March–April 2024.

Haryana Police 2024

• Notification: February 2024.

• Exam: May 2024.

Uttar Pradesh Police 2024

• Notification: March 2024.

• Exam: June 2024.

Rajasthan Police 2024

• Notification: April 2024.

• Exam: July 2024.

Check official state police websites for updates.